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EPA looking for feedback managing greenhouse gas emissions
The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is looking for feedback following the release of its draft guidance for managing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The document…
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Hotel quarantine sites to be transformed into medi-hotels
Two medi-hotels will be set up to ease pressure on Victoria’s healthcare system. Hotel quarantine sites are being transformed into medi-hotels, as the number of…
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Lunar New Year Celebrations on today
Lunar New Year Celebration in Maribyrnong is on today! Celebrate the year of the tiger at Footscray Asian Business Association’s annual Lunar New Year Celebration…
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Government grant to make it easier for Victorians with a disability to travel in the state
Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong residents with a disability will be able to travel throughout Victoria with ease thanks to a new announcement from the state…
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Exemptions for essential workers
As the states COVID cases continue to rise the Victorian Government will provide more essential workers with an exemption from close contact home isolation requirements…
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Victorian Government announces Australia Day program
The Victorian Government has announced the Australia Day program for 2022. Victorians can expect to experience a day of family-friendly entertainment and free food at…
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Government to train 1000 additional vaccinators to boost third dose rollout
The Victorian Government will train up to 1000 new vaccinators to boost the states vaccination efforts. Those that will be trained included first-year health students…
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More vaccination sites announced for children
The Victorian Government is increasing the number of state-run sites where five to 11-year-olds can get their first COVID-19 vaccine. Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay residents…
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From the archives
From the archives – Star Weekly looks back through the pages of our predecessors. January 25 2012 Second life. Giving youth a second chance to…
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Community Calender
Want your event listed? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities.…
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Police urge patrons to be careful on public transport
Maribyrnong Police are urging patrons to exercise safety on public transport now that more people are commuting. On the Maribyrnong Police Service Eyewatch Facebook page,…
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Altona library closed due to staff shortages
The Altona library is temporarily closed due to staff shortages as a result of COVID-19. Hobsons Bay libraries made the announcement on their Instagram page…
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Bulldogs Youth Leadership Program back on in 2022
The Western Bulldogs Community Foundation Youth Leadership Program is back on in 2022, with applications open to young people in the west. The program is…
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Food relief available for Hobsons Bay residents isolating due to COVID
Food relief is among a variety of services available to residents in Hobsons Bay who are currently isolating due to COVID-19. The Hobsons Bay Community…
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Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay businesses struggling with staff shortages
Chronic staff shortages driven by increasing COVID-19 cases are putting a strain on businesses in Maribyrnong and Hobsons Bay, particularly those in the hospitality sector.…
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